Edward L. Behm

Edward L. Behm, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away July 4, 2014. He was born in Modale, Iowa on October 27, 1931 to the late John and Elizabeth (McEvoy) Behm. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School and then served his country in the United States Air Force. After 20 years at Western Electric, he owned the Tasti Pastri in Millard, Nebraska and then the Tastee Treat in Council Bluffs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Behm; brothers, Gerald, John and Robert Behm. Edward is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Behm; son, Randall Behm; daughter and son-in-law, Barb & Darryl Petersen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald & Jean Behm, William & JoAnn Behm, Thomas & Patsy Behm; sisters, Irene & Richard Swanson, Margaret & Jerry Beliveau, Mary & Stanley Wyskowski; grandchildren, Adam, Heather and Shannon Behm and Kylee Shank; great grandchildren, Jayden & Kiernan; a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A reception will follow the service in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski. Interment will be later that day in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The family will direct memorials.